Which is the first zoo in Kerala?

The Zoological Park, Thiruvananthapuram
One of the first zoos in India, the Zoological Park or Zoo located in Thiruvananthapuram city, was established as early as 1859.

Why Trivandrum zoo is closed?

Thiruvananthapuram: The City Zoo, a major tourist attraction in the Kerala capital, has reopened after being out-of-bounds for visitors during the last eight months as part of the pandemic-related lockdown. It was on March 12 this year that the zoo was closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Which is the biggest snake in Kerala?

King Cobra – General Length 15.8 ft Giant King Cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world and the longest snake in India, grow up to 18.8 ft. King Cobra is found in the western ghats of India, especially in the region of Kerala.

Where is India’s biggest zoo?

Kolkata zoo, known as “Alipore zoo” is near to the National Library. The zoo is major attraction in Kolkata. Kolkata zoo is India’s biggest & best zoo.

Who started Trivandrum Zoo?

Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma
Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma (1816–1846), the ruler of Travancore during 1830–1846, was the visionary behind the establishment of the Thiruvananthapuram Museum and Zoo. He had a broad variety of animals, including elephants in his horse breeding centre.

How many Zoos Kerala have?

There are two main zoos in Kerala one at Thiruvananthapuram and another at Thrissur. Both these zoo have museums, botanical and zoological garden in the zoo premises.

Is Trivandrum zoo open during lockdown?

The zoo, which reopened on Monday after the lockdown during the second wave, had clocked a revenue over Rs 90,000 on one day. The zoo authorities are of the opinion that better days are ahead with the daily revenue hitting Rs 80,000 on a daily basis and more people walking in after the lockdown.

How many zoos Kerala have?

Who is No 1 snake catcher in world?

Vava Suresh (born 1974) is an Indian wildlife conservationist and a snake expert.

What is the biggest zoo in India?

India’s largest zoo – Arignar Anna Zoological Park

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Who is the best zoo in India?

17 Best Zoos In India

• Chattbir Zoo – Amazing Enclosure.
• Nainital Zoo – Elevated Zoo.
• Gulabh Bagh And Zoo – Beautiful Gardens.
• Lucknow Zoo – Home To Exotic Animals.
• Sanjay Gandhi Botanical Garden – Garden And More.
• Gopalpur Zoo – Natural Habitat.
• Guwahati Zoo – Animal’s Paradise.

How many zoo are there in Kerala?

Which is the oldest zoo?

The Vienna zoo
The Vienna zoo, however, is the one that endured—today, it’s the world’s oldest.

Who is the superintendent of Trivandrum zoo?

TV Anilkumar
Both animals and birds relish those,” says TV Anilkumar, Superintendent of the zoo.